Wednesday Special Recipe
Smothered boneless chicken & okra
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasonings
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the boneless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Prep the Okra
Trim the ends of the okra and slice them into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
- 3
Chop the Onion and Garlic
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 4
Brown the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 5
- 6
Add the Okra
Add the sliced okra to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Make the Sauce
Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and mix well. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 8
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.